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The Clue
Forestalled, Formerly (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PRODDED
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Notes
The answer PRODDED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Urged on
Definition
PROD as a verb:
1. (nudge, poke at, prod) = to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
2. (prod, incite, egg on) = urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
3. (jab, prod, stab, poke, dig) = poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"